Serving 238 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School serves a broad area in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. The school is typically a 20-30 minute drive from most parts of the attendance zone, with an average distance of 13.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge reaching 20.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School's student population of 238 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
238 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3294 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School's ranking?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is ranked #3294 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School often compared to?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Hamilton High School, Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School?
238 students attend Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School offer ?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School part of?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School located?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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